The Brief: April 23, 2010
If good things come to those who wait, the Texas Forensic Science Commission must be expecting a spectacular meeting today. Full Story
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Reeve Hamilton
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Reeve Hamilton worked at the Tribune from 2009 to 2015, covering higher education and politics and hosting the Tribune's weekly podcast. His writing has also appeared in Texas Monthly and The Texas Observer. Born in Houston and raised in Massachusetts, he has a bachelor's degree in English from Vanderbilt University.
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Who You Callin' a Trial Lawyer?
In the early days of the general election campaign for governor, the Perry team has been shouting it from the rooftops at the start of every press release, no matter the issue at hand: “Liberal trial lawyer Bill White …” The Democratic nominee rejects that label, which has morphed into an epithet during years of poisonous tussles over tort reform. So is he one or isn’t he? More importantly, does it matter? Full Story
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The Brief: April 22, 2010
Happy Earth Day! How about celebrating at the first ever meeting of the House Select Committee on Federal Legislation? Full Story
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TribBlog: How Houston is Feeling
Only 20 percent of 750 Harris County residents surveyed said their personal situation had gotten better this year — the lowest rate in nearly three decades. 32 percent said things were getting worse. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: April 21, 2010
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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2010: Perry On "Worst" List
Liberal watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington calls Gov. Rick Perry among the "worst," throwing him in with scandal-ridden likes of Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina and New York's Gov. David Paterson. Full Story
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TribBlog: Perry Finishes 23rd
The #71 “Texans for Rick Perry” car driven by NASCAR racer Bobby Labonte finally had its day on the track in this afternoon's Samsung Mobile 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. Full Story
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TribBlog: Jim Hightower Tells a Story
He may be able to address complex issues in his two-minute radio broadcasts, but some of Jim Hightower's distinctive storytelling begs for more time. Full Story
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The Last Populist
Like his hero Little Richard, Jim Hightower knew how to scream and piss off the establishment. As a tour of his archives led by the man himself reveals, his is the story of a Texas-style progressive movement that peaked before the young Texans of today can even remember. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: April 15, 2010
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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